Timeless materials such as soft green tiles, wood cabinetry, warm brass fixtures and black accents were combined with modern functionality to create a calm and spa -like retreat in this main bathroom renovation.

Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed living room idea in Other with no fireplace, no tv and white walls

Ipe decking surrounds the sunken tub. The room features charcoal gray Milestone walls and floors. Beyond is a shower with full-height windows. (Benjamin Benschneider / The Seattle Times)

Ann Sacks Luxe Tile in A San Diego Master Suite - designed by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and terra-cotta tile terra-cotta tile bathroom remodel in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and dark wood cabinets

A pair of Good Flock Aurora Lamps give this master bathroom a bit of character. A custom floating vanity with drawers hold a pair of Ikea sinks. The cedar plank wood wall holds an integrated built-in medicine cabinet and makes the whole room glow. Hexagonal tile feels good on your feet. All photos: Josh Partee Photography

Chibi Moku
Inspiration for a contemporary alcove shower remodel in Miami with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a one-piece toilet

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen remodel in Montreal with metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, white appliances and an island

© Sargent Photography Design by Hellman-Chang
Large trendy master dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom photo in Miami with beige walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio –
Inspiration for a 1960s multicolored tile and mosaic tile powder room remodel in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, open cabinets and a two-piece toilet

The Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and addition gives a mid-century feel to what was originally a ranch home. Beyond the entry with a skylight is the great room with a vaulted ceiling which opens to the backyard.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in DC Metro

Huggy Bear Quaker style door in Cherry with Nutmeg stain. Island is Cherry with Slate stain. Backsplash is split-face travertine. Custom paneled hood. Cambria Cardiff Cream countertops. Wolf gas range.

Cottage medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bathroom - contemporary beige tile and stone slab beige floor bathroom idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Example of a mid-sized beach style master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor bathroom design in Other with a console sink, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Living room - contemporary open concept living room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls

Example of a beach style carpeted bedroom design in Orange County with white walls

Lissa Gotwals
Inspiration for a cottage gray tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and white walls